Tender

ITT - Befriending services

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is seeking bids for the provision of 'Befriending services' intended to reduce social isolation and loneliness among Merton residents aged 65 and older. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender involves an open procedure with a tender period closing on 16th October 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2027.

This opportunity by the London Borough of Merton presents a chance for businesses offering services in social welfare and healthcare to make a positive impact by addressing social isolation issues among the elderly. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set in place. Businesses with expertise in providing befriending services, especially through face-to-face interactions, are well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the well-being of the community in Merton.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Befriending services

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to reduce social isolation and loneliness and is open to Merton residents aged 65 years and older who are; either housebound, live alone, have a long- term condition, have recently been divorced or bereaved and/or who are isolated from social networks; with priority given to those who live alone and are housebound. The model allows for 'face to face' and telephone befriending with 'face to face' befriending being universally more popular. Whilst the service predominately supports those in their own home the service is also open to existing service users moving to live in local residential or nursing care homes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576ba784-682f-42ec-a97f-3e59cb2901f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Daniel Butler
Contact Email
daniel.butler@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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